Legal Counsel (HR & LegalTech)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (HR & LegalTech): Managing HR legal functions and optimizing internal legal processes for a global mobile game studio with an accent on employment law and automation. Focus on implementing LegalTech solutions, drafting cross-border policies, and scaling legal workflows.

Location: Office-based in Limassol, Almaty, or Belgrade

Company

Game development studio creating OneState, a large-scale mobile life simulator with a global audience.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and maintain HR policies and internal regulations.
• Advise business teams on employment law and support the resolution of labor disputes.
• Evaluate and implement LegalTech solutions such as CLM, workflow automation, and AI tools.
• Automate routine legal tasks and develop an internal legal knowledge base with playbooks and templates.
• Integrate legal tools with business systems including ERP, CRM, and HR platforms.
• Provide general legal support across various business areas under the direction of the Head of Legal.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience in an international IT or product company.
• Strong knowledge of Russian legislation and common law principles, including intellectual property law.
• Experience with employment law (knowledge of Cyprus law is a plus).
• Proficiency in legal drafting in both Russian and English.
• Basic understanding of GDPR and data protection.
• English: B2 or higher required.

Nice to have

• Experience in the game development industry.
• Proven track record of implementing LegalTech solutions.
• Experience managing legal or cross-functional projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and the option to take days off.
• Paid sick leave and assistance in difficult life situations.
• Performance-based salary reviews and a clear promotion system.
• Flexible employment options, including official labor relations in Kazakhstan and Serbia.
• Low-bureaucracy environment focused on efficiency and impact.

Hiring process

• Application review of CV and materials.
• Initial HR interview to discuss motivation and expectations.
• Technical assessment, which may include interviews and a test assignment.
• Final interview with the hiring manager or team lead.